Moving home. It happens to be one of the most stressful things you can do in life, and for good reason. There is so much upheaval and things you have to do, not just during the move but in the lead up and once you have actually gotten into your new place. So it is understandable that there are things you can easily forget. Which is why I thought I would share with you what some of them are. I hope it prompts you to remember them when the time comes for you to move home.

One of the biggest dents to your household finances is your children. They storm into your life, all cute and pink, and they steal your cash. They can cause emergencies which can rearrange everything you so carefully planned out. The good news, is that having children doesn’t have to drive you into poverty! You can still save for that family vacation that you’ve been desperate for, and you can still keep an emergency savings account topped up as a buffer to cover it when the car breaks down. When you need to save up, you need to be clever about it – especially with children running around. If children break down your usual calendar and ruin your usual plans, you can bet that the things that you plan for can go awry. So, you need to get smart with your savings and live in a world of hacks and quick thinking, so that your plans don’t go to pot. We’ve put together some exceedingly clever savings hacks for you parents, so that the next time you plan a vacation for you and the kids, it can go off without a hitch because you’re not short on cash!

When you love to live a frugal life, it’s safe to say that you’ll always be looking to find new ways to make money, save money, and just maximize your financial situation overall. Of source, you’re going to have your own tried and tested ways that work, but you could also look at trying new things to bump up your savings. With work, you’re probably looking to earn as much as possible. And when it comes to your expenditure, you’ve probably got budgeting down. But did you know that you could also look to your home to make some extra cash? To make sure that you’re exhausting all of the avenues open to you, let’s take a look at what you can do to cash in around the house.Read the rest of this entry »